There is something about velvet. Known throughout the centuries as a luxurious fabric – whether draped oh so softly, or shining exquisitely on cushions and upholstery. Velvet is one of the most sophisticated and interesting fabrics you can choose for interiors. That’s why we’re so excited about this striking master bedroom featuring the Rupert bedhead, …
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There is something about velvet
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Colour Trend: Cobalt, The New Blue
Let’s talk about the French artist Yves Klein, perhaps most famous in the 60’s for the creation of his very own colour, known as “Blue Klein.” This tone left a vital footprint and even lead us into the 80’s glamour and fashion scene. Do you remember the nostalgic puffy sleeves, shoulder pads and high waist …
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Bedroom Upholstery Colour Trend: Olive and Eucalyptus
When we hear about neutral colours for our interiors, it is very common to imagine a palette of grey and beige shades in your bedroom. However, there are some colours gaining more popularity that just might become a new reference for your neutral; I am talking about gorgeous eucalyptus and deep olive tones. The olive …
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In Praise Of Paisley Fabric
6 Ways to Use Paisley Fabric In Your Home. It would be hard to find a more universal design than with Paisley. Originally from Kashmir in the Middle East, this design first found favour as finely woven silk and wool shawls for the elite of Europe in the 18th century. An ornamental, sophisticated boho print, the …
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A Celebration Of Australian Female Textile Designers
Our upholstered bedheads and bedroom furniture are custom made by our fabulous team of upholsterers in Melbourne who work their magic with the most incredible fabrics. I have always been passionate about textiles, drawing inspiration from my spending time in English country houses, as well as fabrics such as Osborne & Little and Liberty London. …
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GREENERY – PANTONE’S COLOUR OF THE YEAR
So you’ve heard the news – Pantone has announced Greenery as the 2017 colour of the year. But you’re thinking, I just got my head around the idea of Rose Quartz… now Greenery? And how, oh how, (aside from the obvious plant variety) do I add this colour in my home? Never fear! I personally …
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A little bit of theatrics….
Recently the Heatherly Design team were invited to the launch of the new Catherine Martin range from Mokum Textiles. This Acadamy Award winning production and costume designer has applied her theatrical style to the Metropolis collection – a new range of fabrics and wallpapers in collaboration with Mokum. Martin’s second collection with Mokum, Metropolis captures …
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Fresh new prints with ancient roots
As Spring is in the air, thoughts in the office are turning towards what’s new, fresh, and bright. We are seeing beautiful fabrics in our workroom and we love the individual look they achieve. A particular design that we are seeing more of is the wonderful Ikat. This refers to the traditional global artisan textiles that …
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Truly Magical Patterns
Just finished in the workroom this week is this gorgeous bedhead in a Manuel Canovas toile. The design and fabric were specified by an interior decorator and the result is truly magical. This has made us think about using pattern in bedrooms and how it can turn a bland room into something truly magical. Someone …
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Serendipity
Don’t you just love it when you discover a new shop when you are running an errand. It takes away the drudgery of the chore you were doing and puts a spring in your step. This is what happened to me recently when I was in Malvern Rd Malvern. This little village has many specialty …
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